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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.39, 27,392.07 and 4,410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.39, 27,392.07 and 4,410.39 is: 6,615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.39 : 27,392.07 = 4,410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.39/27,392.07 = 4,410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.39x = 27,392.07 × 4,410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.39x = 120,809,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,809,711.61/18,261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.58

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